The running of a prescribed period of time to its end; expiration by lapse of time. Particularly applied to the termination of a lease by the expiration of the term for which it was made. … [Read more...] about EFFLUX
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EGRESS
This means to leave or an exit. Used frequently in leases to express the right of the lessee to enter, go upon, and return from the lands in question. Ingress is to enter, egress is to leave, regress is to return. See also ingress and regress. … [Read more...] about EGRESS
EAY
Effective Annual Yield … [Read more...] about EAY
ECCLESIASTICAL LAW
By this phrase it is intended to include all those rules which govern ecclesiastical tribunals. Vide Law Canon. … [Read more...] about ECCLESIASTICAL LAW
EDICT PERPETUAL
The title of a compilation of all the edicts. This collection was made by Salvius Julianus, a jurist who was, selected by the emperor Adrian for the purpose, and who performed his task with credit to himself. … [Read more...] about EDICT PERPETUAL